"The hope (of Anwar being released) was so big, now (I am) a very disappointed.

"Throughout Anwar's life, there was almost 11 years that he spendt behind bars, and what he gave the family was not wealth, but the value of his struggle," she said.

Echoing her mother, Nurul Izzah said the struggle must continue, despite the setback.

"This is not the end. I am telling you, we will fight back. You (the authorities) will pay for every single injustice that you committed towards Malaysia.

"This is a mere temporary setback. I am asking all of you, including the media, everyone can make a difference... We should ask ourselves, what can we do to change the future?" said Nurul Izzah, in a forceful tone.

The Federal Court today dismissed Anwar's application to review the court's previous decision to deny his appeal against the Sodomy II conviction.- Mkini